It’s a universal fact that breaking up with someone, no matter how amicably, is royally sh*t.
Whether it was an inevitable split or came in like a wrecking ball, pretty much everything about that person can feel darn well painful.
Even if the breakup was completely for the best, chances are it still hurts.
Which is why we’re downright perplexed by the growing number of celebrities who stay friends with their exes like it ain’t no thang. They’re able to go further than simply amicable and actually seem to relish hanging out with their ex-lovers.
And it’s making us feel, well, slightly inferior that we’re not able to do the same.
It’s almost an extension of the humble brag that whispers “See how nice I am for managing to stay friends with my ex”.
Case in point: your favourite consciously-uncoupled, um, ex-couple, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. Gwyneth revealed she brought ex-husband Chris with her on her honeymoon with new husband Brad Falchuk.
Her ex-husband and her new husband. On honeymoon. Together. Same time.
Their children Apple, 14, and Moses, 12, were also there, along with Chris’ new girlfriend, Dakota Johnson.
Top Comments
I have no problem with exes staying friends after a break up, especially if kids are involved. What I do have a problem with is calling your ex-lover that you had said kids with your ‘brother’. Gross much?
That is a bit creepy
I'd love to see the celeb announcement "It is with a heavy heart that I announce my seperation from Celebrity X. We will not remain friends as we hate each other with a passion that is fierce. I ask that you respect my privacy at this time and I could not give a flying xxx what you do to him"